Spectacular Milky Way Awes Photographers

In this inspiring short, Ian Norman and Diana Southern reflect on the process of capturing the incredible night sky through astrophotography. "It puts into perspective just how small ... and precious we are in a short time on this little rock slowly spinning through space," says Norman. Learn more about the techniques used in this video by visiting the filmmaker's website, Lonely Speck.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's mission of inspiring people to care about the planet. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of the National Geographic Society.

Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email SFS@ngs.org to submit a video for consideration.

Spectacular Milky Way Awes Photographers

In this inspiring short, Ian Norman and Diana Southern reflect on the process of capturing the incredible night sky through astrophotography. "It puts into perspective just how small ... and precious we are in a short time on this little rock slowly spinning through space," says Norman. Learn more about the techniques used in this video by visiting the filmmaker's website, Lonely Speck.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's mission of inspiring people to care about the planet. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of the National Geographic Society.

Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email SFS@ngs.org to submit a video for consideration.